There are many benefits to a membership in the Delaware Astronomical Society.
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Members can enjoy the following benefits:
- Obtaining Certification for unsupervised use and personal observing activity in the Sawin Observatory
- Participating in the Telescope Making (ATM) and Astrophotography (AP) Special Interest Groups (SIG)
- Participating in the DAS Book Club
- Using loaner telescopes and other club equipment
- Borrowing from the DAS Astronomy Library
- Working with an experienced "mentor" with your new telescope or in learning the sky.
- Discounts magazine subscriptions for:
- Astronomy Magazine
- Sky & Telescope Magazine - call S&T magazine at 800-253-0245 and mention the club's name to receive the discount
Also:
- Access to the Focus Archives
- Dark Sky Observation Sites
- A Voice in Planning Club Activities and Events
- Elgible for Nomination to the DAS Board of Directors
- Commitee Chairing and Membership
- Members-Only Parts of the Website
- The Annual Dinner Meeting and Holiday Party
But the best benefit of all is sharing your passions for astronomy with fellow members of the DAS.
Note that Membership in the DAS is not the same as membership in our sister organization, the Mt. Cuba Observatory. We would encourage you to consider joining the observatory as well because that comes with additional benefits such as free admission to public night programs, family night programs, special events, and access to the Mt. Cuba lending library. You can find out more on their website at this link: https://www.mountcuba.org/join